Words with the letter R

The letter R is one of the most commonly used consonants in the English language and is worth 1 point in Scrabble. While it doesn't carry a high individual value, its versatility makes it a powerful tool for building and extending words. R appears frequently at the beginning and end of words, making it useful for forming words like are, rat, roar, and row. It's also helpful for pluralizing or conjugating verbs, such as turning bake into baker or care into cared. Because of its flexibility, having an R on your rack helps you adapt to the board and take advantage of openings quickly.

Strategically, the letter R is excellent for making hook plays—adding it to the end of a word like cat to form cart or ear to create earn. It also works well in compound words and in prefixes or suffixes like re-, -er, and -ar, which can boost your scoring potential when combined with premium squares. While R might not add a big number to your total by itself, it plays a crucial supporting role in building longer words and maximizing the value of your high-point tiles. Mastering its use helps maintain strong board control and steady scoring throughout the game.

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Word	Scrabble© Points	WWF Points
countervail	21	21
countervailed	24	24
countervailing	27	27
countervails	22	22
counterview	23	23
counterviews	24	24
counterviolence	29	29
counterweight	25	25
counterweighted	28	28
counterweights	26	26
counterworld	22	22
counterworlds	23	23
countries	14	14
countrified	20	20
country	14	14
countryfied	22	22
countryish	19	19
countryman	21	21
countrymen	21	21
countryseat	18	18
countryseats	19	19
countryside	19	19
countrysides	20	20
countrywide	22	22
countrywoman	26	26